Golden Cranberry Applesauce Scones: A Festive Morning Delight

Sure! Here’s a delightful recipe for Cranberry Applesauce Scones that you’ll absolutely adore making and sharing with your loved ones. These scones are perfect for breakfast or as a snack, especially during the festive season or whenever you’re craving something fruity and wholesome. 🍎🫐

Cranberry Applesauce Scones Recipe

Ingredients:

• 3 cups of flour
• 1/2 teaspoon of salt
• 4 teaspoons of baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon of baking soda
• 1/2 cup of sugar
• 1/4 cup of butter
• 1 cup of fresh cranberries
• 12-14 frozen cranberries
• 1 cup of applesauce
• 1 cup of low-fat yogurt
• Peel of 1 orange

Instructions:

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F (220°C).
2. Combine the flour, salt, baking powder, baking soda, and sugar in a large mixing bowl to create your dry ingredient mixture.
3. Cut in the butter using a pastry blender or two knives until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs with some pea-sized pieces. Then, add the fresh cranberries and mix well.
4. In a separate small bowl, combine the applesauce, yogurt, and orange peel.
5. Add the applesauce mixture to the dry ingredients, and gently mix until just combined. Be careful not to overmix or knead the dough too much.
6. Divide the dough into four equal parts, and then divide each quarter into four parts again, giving you a total of 16 scones.
7. Shape each portion of dough into a scone shape, being as gentle as possible, and place them on a lined baking sheet. Make sure to leave some space between each scone.
8. Bake in the preheated oven for 18-25 minutes, or until the scones are golden brown on top.
9. Once baked, remove the scones from the oven and transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.

These Cranberry Applesauce Scones are best enjoyed fresh from the oven, but they can also be stored in an airtight container for a few days. You can serve them plain, with a dollop of yogurt or butter, or alongside your favorite hot beverage for a cozy treat any time of the day. Enjoy the delightful combination of tart cranberries, sweet applesauce, and fragrant orange in every bite of these tender, homemade scones! 🎄🍞